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T20 Cricket World Cup - six to watch
T20 Cricket World Cup - six to watch
CRICKET: The seventh T20 World Cup gets underway in Oman and the UAE today (Oct 17) with the world’s best players queueing up to take the title and the headlines.
When insurance skips a beat
When insurance skips a beat
Long before COVID, expats caught out without health insurance were trapped in nightmare scenarios, some of which have become island legend. Bruce Stanely here recounts some of those tales of woe, and explores how to remedy the problem.
Asean bars Myanmar junta chief from summit
Asean bars Myanmar junta chief from summit
WORLD: The head of Myanmar’s military junta will be excluded from an upcoming Asean summit, the group said yesterday (Oct 16), a rare rebuke as concerns rise over the military government’s commitment to defusing a bloody crisis.
‘Free Guy’, a computer character with a soul
‘Free Guy’, a computer character with a soul
They say that some roles change actors. Normally they are talking about character actors like Leonardo Di Caprio or Heath Ledger who take themselves to a dark place for a role and never seem to really recover from it. In the case of Ryan Reynolds it has felt like he has changed ever since he graced our screens as dry super-hero Deadpool.
Long queues return to Phuket Check Point
Long queues return to Phuket Check Point
PHUKET: Long queues returned to Phuket Check Point on the only road leading onto the island yesterday (Oct 16), as the requirements for domestic travellers to enter Phuket were eased to allow all people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 without having to prove they have tested negative for the virus in the past seven days.
Man Utd lose at Leicester, five-goal Liverpool thrash Watford
Man Utd lose at Leicester, five-goal Liverpool thrash Watford
FOOTBALL: Manchester United succumbed to a first away league defeat for 30 games by losing 4-2 at Leicester as Liverpool thrashed Watford 5-0 yesterday (Oct 16).
Easier than ever before to explore
Easier than ever before to explore
With the new relaxation in rules for both Sandbox and Domestic guests, it is now easier than ever before to get out and explore more stunning destinations. For most island speedboat day trips from Phuket, you simply need your passport copy and vaccination certificate. Fear not though, if you are a Domestic unvaccinated guest in most cases a simple Antigen Test is all that is needed to visit the beautiful islands around us.
Officials to splash B30mn on ‘Pla Wan corner’
Officials to splash B30mn on ‘Pla Wan corner’
PHUKET: Local officials have requested B30 million to upgrade and increase safety measures on a stretch of road in Wichit notorious for the number of vehicle accidents in recent years.
Phuket Opinion: Are we ready?
Phuket Opinion: Are we ready?
PHUKET: Following the proclamation by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday that Thailand will reopen to vaccinated tourists from some countries the Thai government defines as “low risk”, it has been full steam ahead with easing the COVID restrictions within the country, opening the door for domestic tourism to resume.
Phuket marks 149 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 149 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 149 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 16) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 13,761.
Domestic airlines allowed to book 100% capacity
Domestic airlines allowed to book 100% capacity
PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has eased its requirements on airlines operating under COVID-19 protocols. Airlines are now allowed to operate flights until 11pm and are now allowed to book flights to 100% capacity.
Phuket SMEs urge support to reopen to serve tourists
Phuket SMEs urge support to reopen to serve tourists
PHUKET: Representatives from small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Phuket have called on the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion board (OSMEP) to provide support by providing access to low-interest loans without the onerous requirements currently required by government agencies and to set up a fund so they can reopen to serve tourists.
China end Thai shuttler’s run
China end Thai shuttler’s run
BADMINTON: China ended Thailand’s good run in the Thomas Cup with a 3-0 win in the quarter-finals in Aarhus, Denmark, yesterday (Oct 15).
Seminar held to encourage investment into Phuket
Seminar held to encourage investment into Phuket
PHUKET: An open panel discussion was held yesterday (Oct 14) aimed at attracting investment into Phuket entitled “Why Phuket is an attractive city to invest and live in”.
Newcastle launch new era as Man Utd grapple with injuries
Newcastle launch new era as Man Utd grapple with injuries
FOOTBALL: Struggling Newcastle find themselves in the unusual position of being the Premier League’s headline act at the start of their Saudi-led revolution this weekend.
US to reopen borders to vaccinated travellers on Nov 8
US to reopen borders to vaccinated travellers on Nov 8
WASHINGTON: The United States will reopen its land and air borders on Nov 8 to foreign visitors fully vaccinated against COVID-19 - ending a more than 18-month ban on travel from much of the globe that separated families, hobbled tourism and strained diplomatic ties.
Close to 70k expats sign for shots
Close to 70k expats sign for shots
BANGKOK: Almost 70,000 foreign residents have registered for COVID-19 jabs through the expatvac website, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival officially ends
Phuket Vegetarian Festival officially ends
PHUKET: This year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival officially came to an end last night (Oct 15) as shrines across the island brought the curtain down on what has been a generally muted occasion.
Russell Crowe lauds Phuket, Thai experience
Russell Crowe lauds Phuket, Thai experience
PHUKET: Hollywood actor Russell Crowe’s posts on Twitter showing him and his crew travelling in Phuket and Bangkok have created a much-needed buzz ahead of Thailand’s reopening to foreign visitors on Nov 1.
Phuket marks 153 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 153 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 153 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Oct 15) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 13,612.